London’s regulators on collision course with driverless cars, says report
London — Europe’s largest city is a hotbed of ideas to make getting around the metropolis that little bit easier — but it isn’t ready for them on the streets. London’s regulators are unprepared for the introduction of autonomous vehicles, delivery by drone and demand-responsive buses — all of which are on the horizon — the transport committee of the London Assembly said in a report on Tuesday. The group advising the mayor on policy compared the situation to the ongoing trouble the city has in integrating car-hailing apps such as the one from Uber Technologies with its existing taxi fleet. "The opportunity to improve mobility for millions of Londoners is here, but it will require proper planning, transparency and accountability, as well as cooperation with government, boroughs and development companies," said Keith Prince, chairman of the London Assembly Transport Committee. London is just one of many of the world’s megacities having to adapt quickly amid a technological revolution o...
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